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Grants 4 Teachers is Accepting Grant Request From Anne Arundel County School Teachers

The school year has open and is well underway.  It is time for all of us to show our support for teachers in our community, as they are one of our most valuable resources.  Grants4Teachers is now accepting grant applications from AACPS teachers for those special projects in their classroom that will not be funded by others.

We are looking for creative ideas that teachers would like to implement to bring the love and joy of learning to their students.  If you are a teacher please think about what you could do special with your students if you only had the money for the supplies.  If you are a parent, be sure to share this opportunity with your school and all the teachers.  We have supplied violins, trips, and some very special art project materials in the past and we are looking forward to doing the same this fall.

Here is the website for complete information:  http://www.cfaac.org/receive/grants4teachers

Here is the simple one page application: Grants 4 Teachers – Grant

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Office Depot, Target and You Can Help Students Get The School Year Started With Confidence

Office Depot and Target are two companies among many that give donations of backpacks and school supplies to children as they start the new school year.

Through the award-winning National Backpack Program, which is now in its 11th year, the Office Depot Foundation will help deserving children prepare for school by donating 350,000 sackpacks across the United States and internationally. The newly designed sackpacks, which were specially created for the Foundation, reflect and respond to changes in the ways that children are taking their materials to school.

In many communities, Target stores will team up with local charities to provide new clothes and school supplies to children as they get ready for the school year.

Why is this so important?  It is amazing the difference it can make on the outlook of a child if they are able to have the proper school supplies and a few new things – for the start of their new school year.  It can get them off on the right foot and make them feel a bit more confident.

We have that opportunity also in our community, by either putting together a backpack with school supplies for a specific child or providing just $50 to AACPS with the note (backpack project).  Imagine the look in the eyes of a young child as they have brand new supplies like everyone else as they go off to school.   You may choose to put a brief note of encouragement in the bag too. (you will not find this on aacps website.  It is run by individuals in the administration of the school system, and I am fortunate enough to have a contact that will accept our donations too!)

Last year one simple note of encouragement “You are going to have a great year”, was saved by the student for the entire year in his desk.  He was motivated by that note all year long.  If you are interested in helping, just let me know and I will be happy to tell you how you can do so.  Time is of the essence.